Volunteer Community Hospital is a 100-bed facility with more than 300 employees.

• Specialties represented by medical staff at the facility include Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, Gastroenterology, Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pathology, Pediatrics, Pulmonology, Radiology, Surgery and Urology.
• The facility offers a range of services including 24-hour emergency care, cardiac diagnostic technology and rehabilitation, a clinical laboratory, critical care, a diabetes self-management program, dialysis, endoscopy, industrial drug screening, inpatient and outpatient physical therapy, imaging, maternity services, surgical services, occupational health, radiology, respiratory care, same day surgery, a wellness center and more.

THE COMMUNITY
The community of Martin was named for local landowner William Martin who donated a large tract of land for the right-of-way use by the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad.

• It was this railroad that contributed to Martin's growth and initial economic prosperity. Today the economy is supported by manufacturing and service industries, retail business, and agriculture.
• The largest industry in Weakley County is MTD, a manufacturer of riding lawnmowers.
• Part of the University of Tennessee state university system, UT Martin employs approximately 750 full time and many part-time and student workers, making it the largest employer in the area.
• With and enrollment of almost 6,000 students, UT Martin enhances both the economic and cultural climate by providing advanced educational opportunities seldom offered in a rural setting.
• The City of Martin operates an impressive Park and Recreational Complex.
• The Complex offers various sports activities including baseball, softball, soccer and other sports, and leagues are available for all ages.
• The Park and Recreational Complex is the site for regional softball tournaments in which teams from several states participate.

EDUCATION
The city of Martin operates a primary school (K-2), an elementary school (3-5) , a middle school(6-8), and a high school (9-12), serving approximately 2,000 students.

• The Martin public schools are part of the larger Weakley County School System which serves the surrounding communities of Dresden, Gleason, Greenfield, Sharon, and Palmersville. In all, the school system serves approximately 5,000 students in twelve schools.
• The Weakley County School System is governed by a ten-member school board and all schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
• Extracurricular programs, activities, and sports vary in relation to the size of each school. In addition to the public school system, Weakley County also supports the Center for Adult and Continuing Education.
• The Center offers post-high school technical courses such as Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistant, Business Systems Technology, and other courses.

RECREATION
The territory around Martin, and west Tennessee in general, is made up of level to gently rolling land.

• Martin, Tennessee is a benefactor of the climate of the American South. Summertime is not limited by the calendar; swimming-degree days come in early to mid-May and last into October.
• Gardeners appreciate the long growing season which stretches from late March into mid-November and consists of an average of 236 frost-free days.
• Spring comes earlier in the South bringing glorious greening to the abundance of foliage in Tennessee.
• Fall stays later, extending warm days and crisp nights, all with a backdrop of the colorful changing of the leaves.
• Winters are mild and relatively short with little or no snow.
• Precipitation comes mostly as rainfall, but an unexpected cold snap could allow someone to awaken to an unexpected blanket of nighttime snowfall.
• With an abundance of lakes and rivers and natural areas, Tennessee is the perfect home for outdoor enthusiasts.
• There are three major lakes within easy driving distance of Weakly County so water sports, fishing and hunting are popular forms of recreation in the area.
• Garrett Lake is a 185-acre lake in the eastern portion of Weakley County. Reelfoot Lake and Kentucky Lake are both within an hour's drive.
• The State of Tennessee operates a Resort at Paris Landing State Park.
• Reelfoot Lake and Big Cypress Tree are two other State Parks in the area, helping families to have fun out-of-doors. Sharon, Tennessee, about seven miles south of Martin, features an 18-hole, 6308 yard golf course; there are four others within a 25-mile radius of the county.
• There are several active Senior Citizen's Centers in the area and a multitude of city parks.
• UTM's Campus Recreation Department features an Olympic-sized swimming pool, racquetball courts, tennis courts and other sports-related programs. Memberships and a variety of classes are available for a nominal fee.